Jim Beam halts production as whiskey market struggles
America’s largest bourbon distiller is closing its flagship operation for 2026.
From The Times
December 23, 2025

Jim Beam, America’s largest bourbon distiller, is closing its flagship operation for 2026 after more than two decades of rapid growth for the industry.

Large bottles of Jim Beam on a factory bottling line.

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The stunning move underlines the challenges facing the whiskey industry. →

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